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Kobayashi set for full-time seat

Kamui Kobayashi has impressed whilst standing in for Timo Glock in the Toyota

Toyota's stand-in driver Kamui Kobayashi is likely to land a full-time drive with the team in 2010 after impressing team bosses in Abu Dhabi.

The 23-year-old Japanese rookie put in an eye-catching drive to finish sixth after starting 12th on the grid.

When asked if he was now likely to take one of the team's 2010 driver slots Toyota motorsport director John Howett said "It looks like it, yes.

"We have to really seriously consider him now after this good strong result."

Kobayashi, who is deputising for the injured Timo Glock, finished ninth on his Formula 1 debut in Brazil two weeks ago and has now scored points in his second grand prix.

He outperformed his experienced team-mate Jarno Trulli, who finished behind him in seventh despite starting the race six places ahead.

Kobayashi, admittedly in a lighter car, also managed to pull off a clever overtaking manoeuvre on new world champion Jenson Button to further demonstrate his lack of awe in the presence of the more established drivers.

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